Director of Staff Development

PACS

3d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Director of Staff Development (DSD) plans and implements facility orientation, job skills training, in-service education, and, when applicable, a Certification Training Program for nursing assistants as required by regulations. The DSD works with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator to maintain the highest degree of quality care and also provides direct resident or patient care. The role includes staff recruitment and hiring coordination, employment documentation, payroll and employee benefits coordination, employee supervision, and support for facility operations and regulatory compliance. The DSD identifies staff education needs using survey findings, employee evaluations, facility rounds, and recommendations from the Administrator and department heads. The role organizes and evaluates staff education, maintains required records and schedules, coordinates infection control surveillance, and plans and documents emergency drills. The position also participates in authorized government facility surveys as requested and assists with overall staff supervision and management. The position requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and a current state license as an RN or LVN/LPN. Candidates must have at least one year of direct patient care experience in a long-term care facility and one year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs. A BSN and two or more years of experience, preferably in long-term care, are preferred. Current CPR certification and ongoing required continuing education and licensure are required. The stated pay range is $90,000–$120,000.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current state license to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN).
At least one year of experience providing direct patient care in a long-term care facility.
At least one year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain all required continuing education and licensing.
Remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent standing or walking, pushing or pulling, and lifting up to 75 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Two or more years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in recruiting and hiring staff.
Coordinate the completion and processing of employment-related documentation.
Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.
Relate positively and favorably to residents and families and cooperate with other employees.
Plan, conduct, document, and/or coordinate required fire, internal disaster, and external mass casualty drills.
Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance.
Generate enthusiasm and develop cooperative relationships with employees.
Identify education needs using licensing and certification survey information, employee evaluations, facility rounds, and recommendations from the Administrator and department heads.
Organize in-service education programs, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Prepare an annual in-service schedule and post a monthly in-service calendar.
Maintain required in-service records.
Plan and conduct meaningful in-service education programs for nursing personnel and facility staff to support competency in new skills and meet requirements or Administrator direction.
Make rounds and observe delivery of patient care.
Coordinate the infection control surveillance program.
Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
Complete Department of Health forms related to in-service and education programs.
Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies when requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Provide direct resident or patient care.
Maintain employee, resident, and patient confidentiality.
Assist with the overall supervision and management of staff.